Switchable static Camera

[randomdude]

Hello,

I want the camera to switch its position once the Player hits the trigger box. Like Resident Evil or PnC-adventures.

So after 20+ hours polishing my coding skill (which are still below room temperature) I came to this point here.

local CamRot = {}


CamRot[1] = 0
CamRot[2] = 270
CamRot[3] = 0
CamRot[4] = 0
CamRot[5] = 180
CamRot[6] = 0


local CamPos = {}

CamPos[1] = 5
CamPos[2] = 10
CamPos[3] = -5
CamPos[4] = -5
CamPos[5] = 10
CamPos[6] = 5

Cam1=1
Cam2=2


function Script:Cam1()--in
	self.Cam1=1
end

function Script:UpdateWorld()
	if self.Cam1==1 then
	self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[1],CamRot[2],CamRot[3])
	self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[1],CamPos[2],CamPos[3])
	self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition1")
end
end

function Script:Cam2()--in
	self.Cam2=2
end


function Script:UpdateWorld()
	if self.Cam2==2 then
	self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[4],CamRot[5],CamRot[6])
	self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[4],CamPos[5],CamPos[6])
	self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition2")
end
end

The problem is Cam1 and Cam2 is functional but if I add a connection with the FlowGraph it triggers only the last one. Someone with a solution?

Maybe I can only use one UpdateWorld function? I would like to use the GetChild, GetPosition functions and cycle the Camera between the added pivots but I dont how so far.

Self-trySetup; Triggerscript: Standard, Playerscript:Thirdperson(lockedcam), Camerascript: posted one

local CamRot = {}


CamRot[1] = 0
CamRot[2] = 270
CamRot[3] = 0
CamRot[4] = 0
CamRot[5] = 180
CamRot[6] = 0


local CamPos = {}

CamPos[1] = 5
CamPos[2] = 10
CamPos[3] = -5
CamPos[4] = -5
CamPos[5] = 10
CamPos[6] = 5

Cam1=1


function Script:Cam1()--in
	self.Cam1=1
	self.enabled=true
end

function Script:UpdateWorld()
	if self.Cam1==1 then
	self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[1],CamRot[2],CamRot[3])
	self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[1],CamPos[2],CamPos[3])
	self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition1")
	if self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[1],CamRot[2],CamRot[3])==true and
	   self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[1],CamPos[2],CamPos[3])==true then
			self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[4],CamRot[5],CamRot[6])
			self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[4],CamPos[5],CamPos[6])
			self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition2")
end
end
end

Here is another approch to the problem. It triggers only once as well.

A Screenshot of the scene for better understanding.

[AggrorJorn]

13 hours ago, randomdude said:

Maybe I can only use one UpdateWorld function? I would like to use the GetChild, GetPosition functions and cycle the Camera between the added pivots but I dont how so far.

There can be only 1 UpdateWorld function per script. 

 

Some feedback on how to use Vec3 instead of 3 separate variables for the coordinates.

local CamRot = {}
CamRot[1] = Vec3(0, 270 ,0)
CamRot[2] = Vec3(0, 180 ,0)

self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[1].x, CamRot[1].y, CamRot[1].z )

 

All together I would do something like this instead. Once you hit a trigger, simply place the existing camera at the position and rotation of a linked camera pivot. Attach script below to a pivot.

self.camera = nil --entity "Camera"
self.cameraPivot = nil --entity "Camera pivot"

function Script:Start()
	self.position = self.cameraPivot:GetPosition(true)
	self.rotation = self.cameraPivot:GetRotation(true)
end

function Script:SwitchToCameraPivot()--in
	self.camera:SetPosition(position) 
	self.camera:SetRotation(rotation) 
end

 

[randomdude]

Okay Thanks. Here is a functional version of my first script with the Vec3. In case someone needs it.

local CamRot = {}
CamRot[1] = Vec3(0, 270 ,0)
CamRot[2] = Vec3(0, 180 ,0)

local CamPos = {}

CamPos[1] = Vec3(5,10,-5)
CamPos[2] = Vec3(-5,10,5)

Cam1=1 
Cam2=2

function Script:Cam1()--in
	self.Cam1=1

end

function Script:Cam2()--in
	self.Cam2=2
end

function Script:UpdateWorld()
    if self.Cam1==1 then
        self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[1].x, CamRot[1].y, CamRot[1].z)
        self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[1].x, CamPos[1].y, CamPos[1].z)
        self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition1")
    end
    if self.Cam2==2 then
        self.entity:SetRotation(CamRot[2].x,CamRot[2].y,CamRot[2].z)
        self.entity:SetPosition(CamPos[2].x,CamPos[2].y,CamPos[2].z)
        self.component:CallOutputs("inPosition2")
    end

    end

 

4 hours ago, AggrorJorn said:

All together I would do something like this instead. Once you hit a trigger, simply place the existing camera at the position and rotation of a linked camera pivot. Attach script below to a pivot.

self.camera = nil --entity "Camera"
self.cameraPivot = nil --entity "Camera pivot"

function Script:Start()
	self.position = self.cameraPivot:GetPosition(true)
	self.rotation = self.cameraPivot:GetRotation(true)
end

function Script:SwitchToCameraPivot()--in
	self.camera:SetPosition(position) 
	self.camera:SetRotation(rotation) 
end

Does not function. it says

1 : attempt to index global 'self' (a nil value)

This would be much better because its pain to set up all the cameras in the right postion by typing coordinates.

[AggrorJorn]

Adjusted the script. Properties need to be declared with 'Script'.

[randomdude]

Okay nice. This is working.

Script.camera = nil--entity "camera"
Script.cameraPivot = nil--entity "cameraPivot"

function Script:Start()
	self.position = self.cameraPivot:GetPosition(true)
	self.rotation = self.cameraPivot:GetRotation(true)
end

function Script:SwitchToCameraPivot()--in
	self.camera:SetPosition(self.position) 
	self.camera:SetRotation(self.rotation) 
end

WIll play around with this and probably will have question again. Thank you very much.

[AggrorJorn]

40 minutes ago, randomdude said:

WIll play around with this and probably will have question again.

It is good that you are trying to make your own stuff work first. And if you are really stuck, don't hesitate to ask. That is what the community is there for. 

[ToniBartoli]

randomdude

 

Hi, i am working on a Resident Evil like game with fixed camera angles and i was looking for a script to switch my camera with another one and i found this topic,

i don't know how to use your script, can you explain me step by step how to do it, i have already 2 cameras in my room and a cube as trigger.

 

Thank You